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What is more important source or preamp?
Agreed again on- weakest link, and also synergy factor.Commonly known in the audio community.But yet hoping to hear more stories reflecting dramatic improvements when injecting new components into the system. So still searching- which one is more ... 
What is more important source or preamp?
Agreed I have been telling myself get the source right first then the rest will be easy to tell if it's good enough. That's why I worked so hard on the tt and phono stage. 
How to get the system sounding live?
Plato,Difficult not to fall asleep? IMHO that is a very good thing! I feel that if one's system is very good with the right music getting induced to sleep is actuaaly a good sign. There were times I was at the concert hall and the music was just h... 
How to get the system sounding live?
Jax2,Turntable: VPI Tnt heavily modifiedTonearm: Graham 2.2Phono stage: jlti-awesomePreamp: Audio Experience a2seAmp: Conrad Johnson Premier 4Speakers: Merlin 
How to get the system sounding live?
Thanks.I agree with what plato said. But I am not certain what is it about my present configuration that I like so much. I notice that the sound isn't really less dynamic at low levels, and still sounds live as though I am sitting further back in ... 
Any experience with Audio Experience A2 preamp ?
Anyone reading this just would like to say in my system and to my ears this preamp is a killer pre!! 
Lost that "Tube Magic". Can you help?
I too just went to an old amp cj premier 4, and wow it sounds more like music but it isn't as accurate as my ss simaudio w-5???I too was confused!But after reading this thread I realize I wasn't losing my marbles.I would also take a good look at t... 
Phono preamp evolution
I am posting again due to a discovery that my JLTI phono stage is really an amazing player. My K&K is out of commision therefore I had to resort to using the JLTI, and I am impressed. Will be looking forward to comparing it to the K&K. 
Now and then inexpensive and outstanding bargains.
I was hoping to get more responses.My next addition may be premature but I thought I would share it with the community, the audio experience a2se preamp is pretty amazing, it's not dirt cheap but it is reasonably priced. 
My girl friend is a genius
I forgot to mention as someone here on gon (thanks Mike) pointed out ss pre's can sound lean, this is something I did notice with my system. 
Which preamp helps lower listening sessions?
Sam,Agreed. Especially pertaining to ss preamp can be lean, that is my experience with present equipment. 
My girl friend is a genius
Blindjim,Thanks for the response. I believe at lower volumes even the ss pre would appear to put out less bass because at higher levels the room gets loaded with bass more so than at lower levels.Last night I bought an lp of piano on bis label, ne... 
Any experience with Audio Experience A2 preamp ?
OK this preamp just got so much better I cannot believe how good it sounds!!!!!!!!!!This is about the best sound I have had in my room.I will not be looking for a long time, but would consider comparing it to others. 
Which preamp helps lower listening sessions?
By the way my sytem never sounded this good. I just bought an lp recording of piano music and I never heard a better sound in my room. It just may that this audio experience preamp is very good! 
My girl friend is a genius
Anyone remember the movie Cactus Flower?Walter Matheau says to his buddy in not exactly these words, "who ever said anything about married" his buddy then says "well if you feel that way about her don't you think you should marry her" W.M. respond...